How to Use the Tokyo Subway | JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มี.ค. 2017
- In this video, I show you everything you need to know in order to use the Tokyo Metro System effectively. It can be complex and intimidating if it's your first time in Tokyo, so hopefully this video will simplify it for you, from buying tickets to finding your destination. Don't be scared of Tokyo Subway! It's probably one of the world's most efficient transportation systems, and can get you anywhere! This is the first video of my Japan Guide series, so stay tuned for more tips and tricks for traveling/moving to Tokyo, Japan!
I have people asking how to calculate their fare for a specific trip, you can use Google Maps which tells you the single ticket fare, so you will pay 5-10Yen less if you are using an IC card. You can also use Tokyo Metro's calculator which tells you all different fares but only available for Tokyo Metro lines (so excluding TOEI/JR lines): www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/se...
EXTRA INFO YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:
Links to download apps (don't worry, not sponsored!)
Google Maps (you can also use the web version): goo.gl/BsX25s
Tokyo Subway: goo.gl/vyqi3M
Day Pass Prices (prices as of the day this video was upload
Tokyo-Metro-Only 24h Pass - 600 Yen
Tokyo Metro & Toei 1-day Pass - 1000 Yen
Everything 1-day Pass - 1590 Yen
TOURIST-ONLY Tokyo Metro & Toei Passes - 800 Yen for 24h, 1200 Yen for 48h & 1500 Yen for 72h (available for purchase at Haneda & Narita Airports, select BIC CAMERA stores, travel agencies, etc. More about this pass: goo.gl/HWJLps)
TIPS FOR SAVING $$$
1. Stick to Tokyo Metro lines only - these 9 lines should get you to all touristic destinations (some may require slightly longer transit time, but it won't be much longer than the more expensive route)
2. Avoid buses if you are just traveling - they are expensive and doesn't provide free transfer to metro
3. Buy a combo pass if you arrive from Narita or Haneda Airport, they can save you a lot of money. More info: goo.gl/YxiVpo
4. Group together sights that can only be accessed by subway within the time period limited by the 24h/48h/72h metro pass. Go to sights that are accessible by foot on other days
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Your English is very clear.
I think she's a Canadian living in Tokyo.
@Ron a +1 lol
She is from Canada. Lol!
You are a moron...she's clearly a native English speaker
Better than most japanese for sure
very helpfull video! thanks
Actully there are 158 lines
you are every where on these how to get around in tokyo videos xD
or to and from videos :)
Nice
She’s always so helpful❤️
I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video and each video that you do. I will be in Japan for the first time this September 16th-23rd and I've been watching so many videos on how to navigate the subway system of Tokyo. But none have been as detailed and helpful as yours. I feel a lot more confident now about navigating the subway lines. All those little tips you gave were super helpful! Thank you again!
So glad to help and have fun on your trip!!
TokiYuYu thank you :) I had so much fun. Everything was very organized and clean. Everyone was so polite. I look forward to going back either next year or the year after. :)
I was thinking of buying single ticket every time I use metro in Tokyo. After watching this video, I decided to buy Pasmo card. Very helpful video. Thanks a lot.
Thank you soooo much.. Im from SrI lanka which is still a developing country where technology is not even used at a railway station. lol. This is one of the most informative videos i came across.. Visiting Tokyo and Osaka this December. So many valuable tips in a single video. The video is very professional and clear. U made my day, thanks again...
rikan fernandoez Hi bro. I’m from Sri Lanka as well. Where did you get your Visa from? I’m planning to go to Japan and would like to know a good agent to handle my visas.
Thank you so much for this video! I’m traveling to Japan soon and remembered how stressful the train system can be. I didn’t know about the Suica card, it’s going to make this time so much easier!
I was in Tokyo a couple of weeks ago and actually found the subway easy enough to navigate. I was surprised by the amount of information that was available to me. I certainly liked the displays in the train cars showing what car you are in and which exits are where in the next station. And knowing what exit to take is indeed important since it is not always possible to go from one end of the station to the other. If you do take the wrong exit, you might need to walk back to the other side over the streets.
Clear, concise, comprehensive. You are extraordinarily talented as well as being a joy to watch. 👍👌👏🙏
I agreed. : )
We'll be traveling to Japan in a few months and the subway system looked very intimidating. This video definitely helped relieve a lot of anxiety we have! Thank you very much!!
How was it?
Excellent explaining, your speech is very clear and easy to understand. Your control on language is great. your given information is very useful to me. Thanks you my dear
Great video with usefull explanations in details. I got both suica and pasmo card. I've used the tickets only a few times when i lived in Japan for my working holiday visa. IC card are definitely more convenient
This was extremely helpful! I was feeling very anxious, nervous about riding the subway in Tokyo and after watching this video, I feel very much relieved. Thank you!
Love your video, I will travel to Tokyo on April, it's first time I go to Japan, and traffic is the first big problem to me. Your video helped me a lot. Thank you....
same here!!
I came across to your channel after a random dream in which I got lost in a place in Japan that I don't know (probably in one of the islands near Tokyo) after I lost the subway.
That's the reason why I decided to see some tutorial videos about the topic just in case. hahaha
Traveling the Subway was my biggest worry traveling to Tokyo. You gave wonderful instruction!
Preparing for the first-time trip to Japan and found this. The most informative one among those I've found. Many thanks for the tips and efforts!
I just _love_ how your eyebrow is peeking through your bangs! 😄
I think what makes it most confusing to visitors is - as the title of the video - there really isn't anything called "Tokyo Subway" in Tokyo (Apart from Toei Subway lines). It's either Tokyo Metro, JR lines, or private railway lines, such as Odakyu, Keio, etc.
Oh and thumbs up of course! Good one!!! ^^
Thomas
Thanks for the support :) Yes Tokyo public transportation is so efficient and can get you anywhere but it's seriously confusing at first with all those lines and companies! Took me a while to get used to and I still get a bit insecure when I have to use a new line like when I took Odakyu for the first time... At least there are always tons of signs around but sometimes that can get overwhelming too!
I love your American accent
Great job. Makes a confusing situation much clearer.
Spot on... couldn’t have been easier without the Suica! The exit pointer was hard learned after a long day walking; I am watching this a third time while currently in Shibuya. Amazingly accurate, efficient and professional....
I really dont mind getting lost in Tokyo
Let's get lost tonight
Let's get lost tonight
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind
Right answer i guess me too
Tokyo transportation system be like ↖️⬆️⬇️↗️↔️↕️➡️⬅️
I wouldn't mind either but if I got lost and couldn't get back to my apartment I think I would cry 😭
Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu
spent two weeks in tokyo and your video helped us a lot
i highly recommmed getting the pass as it gets easier to get around without holding up the ticket machines trying to figure things out. especially during rush hours
very impressed with how clean their trains are
Thank you so much for the absolute best explanation of the Tokyo subway system I’ve seen by far. My buddy and I are visiting for two weeks next February , we can’t wait. Nyuirando kara futabi arigato.
Thank you YuYu for making this video. The information you presented on the Tokyo Metro System saved me and my girlfriend a lot of time and frustration when we visited Japan this spring.
I once entered the JR Ueno Station and got able to exit without paying, but I had to explain to the station attendant that I entered by mistake (I should've gone to metro, not JR)
Lucky! Some attendants just let you through for free especially if they realize you are a tourist, but once I was at Tokyo station and entered at the wrong gate, he still charged me after telling him :( so don't take the chance!
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@@TokiYuYu or japanese ?
Going to Tokyo in Sept and my brother in law who lives there now can't meet us due to work commitments. So you are now my guide 😊
I will have LOTS of Japan travel guide videos coming up so hopefully they will be helpful for you. If you have specific things you want to see, make sure to let me know! I'll be exploring different areas of Tokyo and film separate videos :)
Brilliant, I need all the help I can get! If I spot something specific I will let you know.B
same here! traveling solo in (rainy) september and tokyo subway lines is among the things in Japan that am anxious about.. glad to find this video, hope i don't get lost as bad, lol.
Are you guys travelling in September 2017 in Tokyo? I'm going too and it is my first time and I am by myself. I will be in Tokyo on 13 to 23 of Sept. I download the tokyo subway route map and it looks like a printed circuit board.
LOL. i feel you. btw i'll be in tokyo from 16-20 sept. the weather forecast says it will be rainy on the 16th.
Thank you so much! I am going to tokyo in december and this made it much more clear how to use the subway system! Awesome video i just subscribed! Aloha from hawaii 🤙🏻
I just discovered your chanel and I totally love it! Thanks a lot! I'm traveling to Japan next year and this is very useful for me. Plus, your English is very good and easy to understand. Thanks!!!
Excellent video..
I will be in Tokyo in late August for about a week...would it be better or cheaper to get a 7 day pass or better to get a Suica or Passmo card?
Thank you so much for this helpful video.
Maybe you can make a video about prepaid smartphones or something that you can use if you're only visiting Tokyo and you need to use google maps or so.?? That would be great!
I usually recommend people to rent a pocket wifi instead of getting a phone or sim card since most people just need access to internet, but I will probably address this in an upcoming Q&A since some other people have also asked about getting a phone in Japan, so stayed tuned! (*^▽^*) Oh also, a lot of airbnb places in Japan provide a free pocket wifi, so if that's what you are using airbnb to book your accommodation, you might want to keep that in mind
TokiYuYu
Thank you for your quick answer! And yes airbnb would be my option! Thank you for letting me know!
Maybe another video about airbnb in Tokyo? Lol.
How much is the pocket wifi , where can you get it, and how to use it?
: D thanks
Pocket wifi usually costs a few dollars (USD) a day depending on which company you use. You can easily rent it at airport, and it's a very small hotspot device that has wifi connection, just connect on your phone or laptop as if you are connecting to any wifi network, and you will have internet access no matter where you are!
Hi there. Could you recommend a good pocket wifi? I am thinking about getting ninja wifi at narita airport, but I am not sure if it is a good decision. Thanks in advance.
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Girl, you are a LIFE SAVIOR, thank you so much!!!
Great quality video! Very informative and well delivered. I am not going to Japan any time soon, but I still watched out of interest. Looking forward to your next videos on different aspects of living in Japan. Keep up the good work!
You explained it well but OMG I'm still confused. I would love a more detailed explanation of the map system and how it works! :P I'm going to look up detailed explanation of maps online :P
Once you take it a couple of times, you'll feel much more comfortable! So don't worry!
I've been to Japan last Feb 2017.. for me it's better to buy IC card.. its not confusing unlike buying single ticket.. and IC is more convenient to use.
Totally agree on that.
Yeah. We got suica and it was a breeze.
Bernadette Formentera, what’s the difference in-between ic card and jr pass ?
JR Pass works on the JR network of trains. While there are some lines in the cities, particularly Tokyo and Osaka, JR is mostly the INTERCITY rail system. It includes the shinkansen bullet trains that are competing with airplanes. Getting a JR pass means you intend to use shinkansen, as although the JR pass works on all JR lines, it's only a good investment if you intend to use shinkansen bullet trains to quickly get between far away cities. For JR pass, you pay a very large fee to use it over 1, 2, or 3 weeks, and you can use it as much as you want in that period. If you use it enough, it saves money. If you don't, then it costs more than just paying as you go. It only works on JR trains (and a couple other JR things like certain buses and ferries). Using these actually COSTS a little bit of time, but can save a LOT of money depending on your itinerary. If you were Bill Gates you'd just say %#^ it and not get a pass- your time and the hassle isn't worth the potentially massive savings. But if you're a normal person, it can save hundreds of USD depending on your itinerary.
IC cards work on almost all transportation (and some other things) nationwide. The point of these is convenience. You put money on it, and then use it at the ticket gates, and it calculates everything for you, including giving you the proper discounts for transfers. Although these can save you a little money, these save a LOT of time since calculating and buying individual tickets is a big hassle and time waste compared to just taking 20 seconds to put money on the card every couple weeks. So everyone from the poorest up to Bill Gates would use these since their main point is convenience.
can we get refund the outstanding balance if we didn't use all the amount ?
Oh my absolute goodness! This video really helped me understand everything. Looking at this at first is a bit overwhelming, and I'm from NYC! Thankfully this is actually easier to navigate than NYC subway trains, so I'll eventually get the hang of it. Thanks for this @tokiyuyu :)
Great info I will keep this video in my for my next Tokyo travel....
Can I use the so-called "IC card" for all the routes despite of different companies?
Yep!
The concept of a "through service" between 2+ lines is really a Japan thing - saves transfers but at the cost of confusion
The Keisei access express between HND/NRT runs through 3(4?) different train lines but was the most convenient for those on a stopover in Tokyo
Great Video! I will be moving to Tokyo in a month and I feel more confident since watching your video.
I just moved here to Tokyo, I think this video was very helpful. Thank you!
Hi :)
Have you heard of the JR pass? Its an all inclusive pass for foreigners to travel around Japan. Its around $600 australian dollars and after watching your video im wondering whether that would be a waste of money. Ill be in Japan for 3 weeks, do you think all of the train trips would add up to $600 if im catching a train every fews days or so? Thanks for any info!
In terms of buying JR pass, my rule of thumb is that if you travel to multiple cities in Japan within a week or 2, it's usually worth it. For example, if you travel from Tokyo to Osaka, then to Kyoto, Nara, etc. within 1 week, it's definitely worth it. However, if you are staying in a city for more than a few days, you may consider buying tickets separately. I recommend you calculate the total train ticket prices of all your travels between the cities, and compare with the price of the JR pass. Keep in mind you could also do all your long distance travels in a week, and buy a JR pass for a shorter period depending on how long your entire trip is
Thank you !
google for JR Pass calculator after you know your general itinerary. You can calculate what pass it's worth buying after inputing all of your general destinations. Then if a pass is right for you, use Navitime or HyperDia to calculate your transit routes, they offer a JR Pass filter that will optimize your route for using the pass. Otherwise it can be a pain to plan using Google Maps where it will only give you routes based on optimal time or cost without regard for your pass.
James F so the jr pass can be used on the subway as well? Does it include all subway lines? Will it cover any buses? Trying to plan my trip for April but their is just so much information to take in its gets overwhelming.
Kyle Trahan no Kyle, you can’t use it on the subway, but if you know which areas of Tokyo you wish to visit you can use the JR line, or the JR buses, but I don’t think many of the bus lines are JR. The JR pass works out best value if you are going outside of Tokyo eg Kyoto, plus the airport transfer by train. The JR pass website has a lot of info to help you decide 😀
The subway seem so confusing 🤦🏻♀️
Don't worry, once you ride it once or twice, you will get the hang of it! It just looks so intimidating!
it's easy actually. my 8 year old daughter learned it in just two days. besides if you get lost in tokyo, there's nothing to worry. no one will mug you there
Thank you so much. I feel like I have to just get the hang of it and I know I will learn the subways because I live in New York and we have a lot of subways.
Not really.
I swear this was the most usefull video for me.
Excellent video! Love the details, links, and descriptions!! I know my trip will be better b/c of this video. Thank you!!!
Just don’t get lost in shinjuku station 😂
Archchill Why do you say that?? 😳
JT Taylor Shinjuku station is the most busiest station in the world
JT Taylor. It is huge. I have gotten lost a few times when I am really tired.
I always find Toyko and Shibuya more confusing tbh
Room for improvement:
Make the car/station exit information available for online planning.....
Anyways, separate question:
Do you have a link/video on how to transfer between shinkansen lines say at the Tokyo Station? Thanks
Some apps do show that when it's applicable. Navitime and HyperDia will say which car to be in to easily find your transfer exit when it matters. But they only handle transit directions, not walking so they can't get you to or from the station which is why Google Maps is still best for visitors. Yahoo Japan Maps is best all around with very detailed station mapping, but does not offer English.
Flying their friday!!!!! Very Excited!!!
yo thanks for being so helpful, have a goodnight
I’m going for the first time next month. Can’t wait!
This is very true about Google Maps. It was indeed our bestfriend when we went to Tokyo this July.
YOUR speaking is very easy to listen. thank you for the information
This is a very well explained usage of the subway! Thank you TokiYuYu!
So helpful! It just occurred to me that I don't have to worry about looking like a tourist. I usually try to avoid it and move with confidence to look like a local. I'm definitely going to stick out there!
Thank you. Very helpful. This should help me use the system when I go there in March.
Thank you so much! This was very helpful! I got the 72 hour card and didn't understand why it didn't work on the Yamanote line, luckily I also had a Suica card. Now I know how it works!
Unbelievably helpful.
great video! super clear. heading to the tokyo subway now for the first time
thank you... this video help me understand a lot than so many videos I watched before 😊
I really appreciate that your video really helps me with your clear and fluent English.
Thank you so much for this viedeo! last time I was so lost in Tokyo because I was only used to the korean system.. this time I will be better prepared ! :D
Thank you so much for this video and all the helpful information. I will be travelling to Japan very soon and I am very worried about the train system. however after watching this I feel more comfortable. Great info.
Thx for the great explanation. I am heading towards tokyo in 5 days for the first time and was a lil bit confused about the metrosystem. These are some really helpfull tipps!
Very helpful video, thank you! I'll keep this video in mind for my trip to Tokyo in July :)
Absolutely great informative video!
Thank you so much.
Very good explanation!
Thank you so much. It is very clearly and useful👍
Thank-you,This is very helpful for me next year.
very clear and helpful indeed, Thanks a bunch, Love.
I will be traveling to Tokyo next month. Thank you for the helpful information.
This is SO informative!!! Thanks!!! Cant wait to see more videos :)
Very helpful! Thank you so much for the video.
Excellent video! Concise and very easy to understand. Will check out your other videos!
A wonderful explanation. Very simple and comprehensible. Great job! The only problem of the subway system is the psychology of the newcomers who can be easily overwhelmed by the massive crowds using the subway; for me, that would be a good reason to get lost.
Very good explanation. It's a big system, but they make it easy!
Thank you for posting this video. We are visiting Kobe in May. This is very helpful.
Really interesting video on the subway. This really will help a would to be visitor, as im planning for a short visit next year. Thank you so much 👍
Planning a trip to Japan next Year. Thanks for the information.
Thank you! That was super cool!
I'm going to Tokyo soon, this video very clear even a small details its help me understand hows tokyo subway works a lot. Thank you.
Did you have issues travelling by train??
Concisely spoken, very well done!
Thank you so much. This vid helped and saved my life getting around Tokyo
Great video. Very helpful! Thanks
Very helpful video! Thanks a bunch!
Your explanations is very clear !
Subscribed and liked , good usefull tips and info, thanks for the video
This was very clear!! Thank you!
The subway is pretty tricky to navigate especially peak times. If your coming from a big city. No problem.but from Australia wow🙀.but the people are so nice. And are happy to give you assistance.
Best video on Tokyo trains that I've seen in my research. You provided good information and clear pictures of the train system and how to travel and transfer. We (my husband, adult children, age 23- 25 and I ) are planning our first trip to Japan in May so I will watch your other videos. Tips on travel, low cost food, and fun activities would be helpful. Thank you!
The main "problem" with the video is that it's building block oriented rather than directly practical. You get taught 4 minutes worth of basics and actually fairly technical stuff concerning tickets... and then she basically says that that'a a big pain, so just get an IC card instead! =P If this was say... an academic course, then that's how you'd do it... but as a basic help video it's sort of superfluous as there's little reason to buy basic tickets. So you kind of have to slog through 4 minutes before she starts giving out all the actually useful info.
Concerning travel, there are basically 3 tiers you need to research
1) Long-distance travel
2) day passes
3) IC card
There are a few good options for each of the first two, that totally depends on your itinerary, and then you use an IC card when nothing else applies.
There's plenty of "low" cost food... I really don't think you'd have a problem. Basic tips include:
1) For anything fancy/expensive, lunch is usually the far better deal.
2) Other shops also have lunch specials... so it's budget friendly to make it the biggest meal.
3) Grocery stores are cheaper and better than convenience stores, and lots of pre-made stuff goes on sale around 8-11 pm, particularly for grocery stores that don't run 24h.
Fun activities depend on your interests, and I highly suggest consulting with each other to determine an itinerary (not that everyone has to do everything together). There are basic things pretty much everyone should see... then you can go down the sort of things you all are interested in to fill in other days. MY personal recommendation is experiences... but experiences can be expensive. For example, in May, it is both baseball season and sumo season. Or maybe you could catch a band or idol group performance... or a traditional kabuki or bunraku show. Again, this sort of live show runs a lot more expensive than say, visiting museums or parks or shrines or tourist traps, but I think it adds a lot to a trip.
BTW... concerning the dates, be aware that the first week or so of May is the Golden Week holiday, shortly after the Golden Week holiday (it's the spend money/travel/fun holiday) some stuff that didn't actually get a holiday will then take a holiday (restaurants, etc), and then toward the end of the month it is approaching the rainy season and there is some risk of major rain. There is some risk of rain all month long, but overall it's one of the nicest months weatherwise.
You gave very good information Thank you very much
It's very helpfull, i'm going to tokyo at the end of the month and i'm trying hard to learn it from this video over and over again. hope i will not get lost to find the exit hahaha
The app 'Rail Map' was the most helpful for me in Tokyo and much of Japan. It shows you not just which trains to take, but how much it will cost, and when they arrive.
Thank you for breaking it down for me!
This video is extremely helpful!!. Thank you so much :)
Thank you. Very helpful 👍
Great, informative video. I'm off to Tokyo next week from HK so this is very helpful. Our metro is small in comparison to Tokyo so this has put me more at ease. Thank you!
Mark Denniss Tokyo subway system may look intimidating at first! Good luck and have fun on your trip, and glad to be helpful!
thank you for your video! it was very helpful and clear. :)
OMG Love your eye shadow colours, please make a how-to video. And great advice about the tickets!
Good info, will be useful whenever I go check out Japan!
Hopefully this helps you prepare your trip!
Thank you for posting this video. It's the most clear and straightforward explanation of the subway system I've come across. I can see how with all the different companies running lines in Tokyo it can be confusing. Do you know any of the other major cities lines as well, and if so can you post videos on them? I'd think a video on when it's most economical to get a JR pass and when to buy local tickets would be helpful.
Montreal, Canada has a similar card for the bus and subway. Very convenient. And your channel is a great way to learn about Japan.